Pat Highcove, Crc, Cve, Ccm, Ceas, Lcp-C Email & Phone Number

Maryland

TruMethod Services is the right provider to help the medical and legal field in working with people with disabilities. Types of disabilities referred include: amputations, brain injury, burns, developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, chronic pain, multiple trauma, orthopedic injuries, PTSD, and spinal cord injuries. We can provide:Life Care Planning Rehabilitation Counseling Disability Case Management Desensitization Vocational Assessments Employability… Show more TruMethod Services is the right provider to help the medical and legal field in working with people with disabilities. Types of disabilities referred include: amputations, brain injury, burns, developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, chronic pain, multiple trauma, orthopedic injuries, PTSD, and spinal cord injuries. We can provide:Life Care Planning Rehabilitation Counseling Disability Case Management Desensitization Vocational Assessments Employability Assessments Expert Witness Availability Show less

Blue Bell, Pa

Provide vocational expertise to Workers' Compensation or Litigated cases. Research, interview, and assess individual to determine employability, marketability, and anticipated vocational potential for individuals with disabilities.

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Baltimore, Maryland Area

 EXPERT WITNESS in Worker’s Compensation, General Liability, LTD, Divorce, and Social Security cases.  VOCATIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT in worker’s compensation and Long Term Disability including vocational assessment, job preparedness training, job placement, labor market surveys, and legal documentation. BUSINESS: Job Analyses, Job Descriptions, Business Planning and Documentation. For example, developed business plan for Start-up Company. Formulated the organizational… Show more  EXPERT WITNESS in Worker’s Compensation, General Liability, LTD, Divorce, and Social Security cases.  VOCATIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT in worker’s compensation and Long Term Disability including vocational assessment, job preparedness training, job placement, labor market surveys, and legal documentation. BUSINESS: Job Analyses, Job Descriptions, Business Planning and Documentation. For example, developed business plan for Start-up Company. Formulated the organizational structure, job descriptions, budget, daily operational routines, hardware and software needs, staffing needs, and other start up concerns. Co-chaired the successful presentation to venture capital organization. Show less

Maryland And Surrounding States

Perform vocational assessment on Injured Workers. Work with team to locate suitable opportunities and advise workers of application appointments. Team will follow up with potential employers. Services continue until placement or agreed upon documentation for account to proceed with case direction.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

 EXPERT WITNESS in Worker’s Compensation, General Liability, LTD, Divorce, and Social Security cases.  VOCATIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT in worker’s compensation and Long Term Disability including vocational assessment, job preparedness training, job placement, labor market surveys, and legal documentation; CEIWC Approved provider. MARKETING & CASE COORDINATION

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Baltimore - Washington Dc Corridor

 Provide vocational case management, vocational assessment, job seeking skills training, job development, placement assistance, vocational counseling, and coordination with various health care providers.

 Management consulting functions in human resources, worker's compensation, and integrated disability management for multi-state employers with a combined work force over 30,000 employees.  Project management for self insured trust including the establishment of TPA required practices, injury management training for employers, and establishment of behavioral and financial goals. Data analysis of financial liability, employer performance on key cost factors, and reserving… Show more  Management consulting functions in human resources, worker's compensation, and integrated disability management for multi-state employers with a combined work force over 30,000 employees.  Project management for self insured trust including the establishment of TPA required practices, injury management training for employers, and establishment of behavioral and financial goals. Data analysis of financial liability, employer performance on key cost factors, and reserving practices. Show less

 Financial forecasting and budgeting responsibilities. Collaborated with multi-discipline team members in new service definition and delivery and in proposal development. Coordinated and implemented major downsizing and operational closures in local office. Wrote business rationale, analyzed future needs and made necessary recommendations for the staff and departments in need of workforce management.  Managed thirty-nine professionals and fifteen support personnel during… Show more  Financial forecasting and budgeting responsibilities. Collaborated with multi-discipline team members in new service definition and delivery and in proposal development. Coordinated and implemented major downsizing and operational closures in local office. Wrote business rationale, analyzed future needs and made necessary recommendations for the staff and departments in need of workforce management.  Managed thirty-nine professionals and fifteen support personnel during the reduction of 80% of the office's business. Created new focus and team spirit for the survivors of the downsizing, by creating smaller units, building relationships, focusing on individual strengths, and working toward common goals, while providing a supportive and respectful environment for those who did not remain. Increased market share by 18% in three months and achieved a 70% growth in revenue in six months.  Devised a plan to organize, streamline, standardize and systematically communicate information. Conflict resolution among employees at various levels in the organization. Show less

 Supervision of rehabilitation specialists including case staffing, training, and specialist development.  Coordinated and developed mutually satisfying working relationship with five competitors as subcontracting companies. Structured relationship, agenda, responsibilities, quality control criteria, and operational details for subcontractors. Wrote operational manual.  Increased profits and specialist billing capacity by providing effective time management… Show more  Supervision of rehabilitation specialists including case staffing, training, and specialist development.  Coordinated and developed mutually satisfying working relationship with five competitors as subcontracting companies. Structured relationship, agenda, responsibilities, quality control criteria, and operational details for subcontractors. Wrote operational manual.  Increased profits and specialist billing capacity by providing effective time management seminars. Acted as primary liaison for disability management service line to a major statewide insurance company client that provided millions of dollars in annual revenue. Developed problem solving strategy to realistically and practically correct problems impeding organizational progress and performance. Show less

 Provided vocational case management, assessment, job seeking skills training, job development, placement, vocational counseling, expert witness testimony, and coordination with various health care providers.  Clients were primarily from worker's compensation and LTD carriers.

 Responsible for comprehensive vocational evaluations of persons with various disabilities. Administered work samples, reviewed medical data, produced diagnostic reports, and provided vocational counseling.  Developed and revised evaluation tools.

Master Of Science, Rehabilitation Counseling

Bachelor Of Science, Rehabilitation Science

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High School, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program